Delayed Necrotising Fasciitis Diagnosis Compensation
A delay in diagnosing necrotising fasciitis can prove life-threatening. If you or a loved one are suffering from the impact of this appalling infection due to substandard medical care, contact Glynns Solicitors to discuss the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
Necrotising fasciitis destruction
The soft tissue infection, necrotising fasciitis, is associated with a high mortality rate and a high degree of disability, both physical and psychological, in patients who survive.
A life can be utterly changed by the effects of significant tissue loss, due both to the ravages of the infection but also due to the surgical removal of tissue necessary to halt the further spread of the disease.
Whether the patient is left with visual problems, incontinence issues or loss of mobility and dexterity due to limb loss, the impact on almost every aspect of life is considerable.
An individual can be left unable to work and requiring daily support and suffering the financial losses caused by these circumstances.
Necrotising fasciitis development and symptoms
This virulent infection can develop in settings both inside hospital and outside and is usually caused by bacteria entering the body through a wound or cut. Whatever the circumstances, prompt suspicion, investigation and diagnosis by medical professionals, followed by emergency treatment is essential to the survival and well-being of the patient.
Symptoms which might suggest a possible necrotising fasciitis infection and justify further emergency investigation would include the following:
- Intense pain in the region of a wound or cut, such as a surgical incision
- Redness, or discolouration, and swelling in the same region
- Possible infection symptoms such as shivering or a fever
A failure to recognise the possible implications of these symptoms and a failure to refer a patient for further investigation will inevitably mean a delay in initiating treatment. Delays in treating necrotising fasciitis are associated with an increased risk of mortality and morbidity in the form of long-term physical problems and an extended need for intensive care support.
Claiming compensation
If you or a loved one are suffering on-going problems and financial losses, due to poor-quality medical care of necrotising fasciitis, you may be entitled to compensation.
Contact Glynns Solicitors, specialists in medical negligence compensation, to talk to an expert lawyer with experience of necrotising fasciitis claims.
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